If you’ve shopped for lights lately, you’ve probably noticed a dramatic increase in the variety of LED grow lights. Incandescent and fluorescent grow lights exist, but their production is dwindling due to low demand. The biggest reason LED grow lights are growing in popularity is that they are very energy efficient.

LED grow lights have an average lifespan of 20 years, while fluorescent or incandescent grow lights only last about five years. Plus, contrary to popular belief, LED grow lights don’t produce harsh light, and you can choose from a variety of colors and temperatures to suit your preferences.

With the wide variety of LED grow lights on the market, deciding which one to buy can be confusing. So, to help you out a little bit, we’ve broken down the most popular LED grow lights for 2022. Let’s find out!

What are the benefits of using LED grow lights for indoor plants?

LED grow lights for plants offer several benefits, including:

1. Increase yield — LED grow lights promote cell growth and division, thereby increasing the yield of plants.

2. Energy Efficiency — LED grow lights use less electricity than traditional grow lights, making them a more cost-effective option.

3. Less Heat Output — LEDs generate less heat than other types of grow lights, so your plants will be cooler and you’ll save on energy costs.

4. Long service life — LEDs last longer than other types of grow lights, so you need to replace them less often.

5. Quick and easy installation — LED grow lights are easy to install and can be used in any growing environment.

ECO Farm ECO Z Lite 750W LED Grow Light

Features:

This ECO Farm LED grow light features an 8-bar design for more even and complete canopy coverage. Equipped with high efficiency diodes with extremely low thermal resistance. Grow lights are flicker-free and dim, with a lifespan of 50,000 hours. LED grow lights consume 750 watts at 2069 µmol/s for a satisfactory PPE of 2.8 µmol/J, ideal for 6 x 6 ft. plant areas or 5 x 5 ft. flowering areas. Each full spectrum LED grow light uses a custom made 2100 diodes. The abundance of wavelength types is consistent with the spectral range of plant photosynthesis. It concentrates specific wavelengths of light to illuminate crops evenly, controlling plant height and plant nutrients.

Kind LED X750 Grow Light

Features:

Kind LED grow light uses top-of-the-line Osram and Phillips diodes to produce targeted full-spectrum light as well as UV and IR to enhance your plants during flowering. The KIND X750 uses the full spectrum white LED diodes used by top LED companies. Kind’s Targeted Full Spectrum is designed for plants to maximize harvest weight and plant quality. Our spectrum is the result of hundreds of thousands of hours of field testing in the Northern California medicinal plant industry. With 750 watts of power and a 4' x 4' footprint, the X750 is powerful enough for commercial growers while still being compact enough for single planting.

Grower’s Choice ROI-E720

Features:

The Grower’s Choice grow light delivers the entire spectrum of light to your plants, giving them exactly what they need to grow big and beautiful. It has a standard PPF of 1870–1924 umol/m2/s for professional cultivators who demand ultimate light output. The ROI-E720 was engineered with greater dimensions to provide more versatility and better canopy coverage, especially to the outer edges of 4’x4’ cultivation areas. The ROI-E720 is IP65 water-resistant rated, UL8800 certified, and Horti DLC certified for energy efficiency rebate eligibility. With unbeatable safety, reliability, savings, and performance, the ROI-E720 is unquestionably the right choice for cultivators who demand only the best.

Things to consider when choosing LED lights for your garden

LED lighting is a new type of grow light that uses LED bulbs to produce light. LEDs are energy efficient and last much longer than traditional light bulbs, so they’re a great choice for growing plants indoors.

Here are a few things to consider when choosing LED lights for your garden:

– Wattage: The wattage of the LED light will determine the brightness of the light. Lower wattage lights will be less powerful, but still provide enough light for most plants.

– Color Temperature: White (2700 Kelvin) LEDs emit cooler, bluer light than other colors, which is good for growing plants that prefer cooler temperatures, such as houseplants and flowers. Some brands offer a variety of color temperatures so you can choose the one that works best for your plants.

– Lifespan: LEDs should have a lifespan of between 50,000 and 100,000 hours, which is about five to six years on average. That’s much longer than traditional light bulbs, which typically only last around 1,000 hours.

Conclusion

While wattage is an important factor in deciding what grow lights to buy for your plants, it’s also important to consider PAR output.

The best grow lights combine high wattage, lumens, and PAR with full-spectrum light wavelengths to maximize yields.

I hope you found this article useful, and let us know in the comments below if you have any questions!